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Vanished valuables: patient belongings go missing in the ER KSL Investigates looks into reports of lost patient belongings at a prominent Utah hospital as three patients fight for reimbursement for their vanished valuables.

Three patients say valuables vanished after ER visits at the U of U Hospital: rings, dentures, jewelry. The hospital cites its “not liable” policy, but would not answer how many reports of missing patient belongings they receive or how often insurance claims are paid. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

Find out why posting an airport selfie could ruin your vacation Posting an airport selfie on social media can put vacationers in the crosshairs of scammers, impostors and other bad guys.

Posting airport selfies can tip off scammers that you’re in the air and unreachable. Cybercriminals monitor social media, then impersonate travelers and target their families for money. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

Dating in Utah is changing. Tonight at 10PM on KSL Channel 5, my buddy Emma Benson talks with Utah singles, a marriage professor, and matchmakers to uncover why fewer people are tying the knot - and what it means for modern love. You can also stream the story LIVE on our new and improved KSL+ app!

Cedar City man fights major wireless carrier after he says it took $1,000s from his bank account by mistake Cedar City man says wireless carrier admitted it miskeyed his mobile phone bill when it pulled thousands from his bank account. But now, he says he can't get his money back.

ONLY ON KSL: AT&T accidentally withdrew $2,361 from a Cedar City man’s bank account due to a billing keystroke error, then refused to refund it, offering only bill credits. After AT&T missed its promised pay-back deadline, he called Get Gephardt. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social

A 50-year mortgage could leave home buyers in Utah paying hundreds of thousands more in interest Will a 50-year mortgage make a home in Utah more affordable? A personal finance expert calls it a short-term fix that will cause long-term problems.

The Trump administration is pitching 50-year mortgages as a path to affordability. We did the math and found the savings aren't there. In the long run, it'll cost buyers way more. Speaking of more - you can learn more here: ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social

Cardholder says credit card company won't fix $10,000 data entry error North Logan woman says her credit card company will not fix what seems to be a data entry error. With no one willing to fix it, it could cost her $10,000.

A North Logan woman says American Express misapplied her $15,000 payment—crediting only $5,000—then reversed the fix, leaving her $10,000 in debt and hurting her credit. After KSL Investigators intervened, AmEx finally restored the missing $10,000. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

One in four Americans still carry last year’s holiday debt. Tonight at 10PM on KSL, we test new AI tools. Could they help you stay on budget? @ksl5tv.bsky.social

Flooded-out business owners say water district refuses responsibility for water main break A water main break floods three businesses in a Murray complex. The complex's owner said damages run hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the water district said it has no legal liability.

Business owners say a water main break several blocks away flooded their properties, inflicting massive damage. The local water district refuses to accept responsibility. Owners are left with hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair costs. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social

Paying a fortune for your concert tickets? Here's how lawmakers are trying to curb exorbitant prices Trying to score big concert tickets or sporting events may feel impossible lately, or painfully expensive. A new investigation finds it's not just due to high demand.

It was just announced that Utah, the FTC, and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for hiding fees and misrepresenting ticket prices. I did THIS story a short time ago: ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

Restaurant revolution: Is restaurant QR code ordering the industry's future? Restaurant QR codes have become as common as ketchup bottles. It's how many restaurants are surviving the one-two punch of rising costs and staffing shortages.

From my kids, to my mother-in-law, to many comments from KSL viewers. I've heard a lot of thoughts on my reporting last night into tech revolutions at restaurants: ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

Inside the RESTAURANT REVOLUTION changing how you dine. Tonight at 10 on KSL-TV. @ksl5tv.bsky.social

Skipping adding your teen to your auto policy might save now but could cost thousands—or jail time. Utah’s Insurance Commissioner warns why it’s a bad idea. Get Gephardt investigates tonight.

Runner fights for his team's money back for cancelled Wasatch Back relay race When the organizers cancelled the 2025 Ragnar Wasatch Back relay race, a full refund was promised by the end of May. Months later, a team still doesn't have its money back.

A Utah relay runner is chasing more than just miles. He’s fighting for a refund after the iconic Wasatch Back race was canceled weeks before the start. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

Brain injuries sideline athletes—now BYU is testing “healing helmets” that could change recovery forever. Dan Rascon has the exclusive tonight at 10 on KSL TV.

How Googling for customer service numbers makes you a target for scammers An Orem man thought he dialed customer support for a well-known tech company, but he got connected with an impostor.

Scammers hijack people who Google customer service numbers—posing as legit reps, tricking them into downloading software or sharing info. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

Utahns lost $32 million to contractor fraud since 2022, new state task force aims to stop it Utahns have lost $32 million to construction fraud over the last three years. Now, a new task force with a full-time prosecutor will take on contractor fraud.

Utahns lost $32M to shady contractors since 2022...and that's just the victims who have come forward. Now the state’s cracking down with a new task force, a dedicated prosecutor, and tools to help you avoid getting scammed. WATCH: ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

Being an authorized user on someone's credit card can boost your credit, but it can also leave you worse off It's a strategy many use to improve their credit quickly: become an authorized user on someone else's credit card account. While it might boost your credit, it can also work against you.

Being an authorized user can boost credit—or tank it. Piggybacking comes with big risks. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

What happens when an Amber Alert goes out by mistake? KSL Investigates Utah’s system—tonight at 10.

Find out the simple move you can make to lower your credit card interest rate and save hundreds Banks and credit card companies are willing to lower your credit card interest rate, if you just ask them.

it never hurts to ask ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

Utah needs primary care doctors. Can the Utah doctor shortage be fixed? Have you had to wait weeks, even months, for an appointment to see a doctor? Utah is facing a shortage of primary care doctors that some experts say has become a crisis.

Utah faces a primary-care doctor shortage—49th in the U.S.—forcing patients (even in Salt Lake City) to wait weeks or months, risk ER visits and delayed care. Legislative incentives (loan repayment, pay boosts) are suggested but debated. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social

Find out the biggest misgivings on social media shopping Americans spend tens-of-billions dollars every year on stuff they've found on social media. It's leading to buyer's remorse for many social media shoppers.

A lotta online shopping pressure this week. Know before you click 'Buy Now.' ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

There is a industry preying on desperate timeshare owners. Tonight at 10, I'll investigate what you need to know before buying a timeshare or paying a company to get out of one. @ksl5tv.bsky.social

Find out the risks college grads run when turning to social media for financial advice A financial trend is circulating among college grads via social media. Experts warn it could leave your credit in much worse shape.

There is a social media trend telling people that if they can't pay a debt they should dispute it because it'll freeze everything for a time while the debt is validated. Experian says that's a bad idea. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social

Chuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adults Chuck E. Cheese isn’t just for the kids anymore.

Okay, but they better still have a salad bar with their amazing ranch dressing! ksltv.com/entertainmen...

Find out which hotel rewards program can save you the most money If you're looking to save money on your travels, one way to do it is by joining a hotel rewards program. But not all rewards programs are created equal.

You may already be keenly aware of how airline points can save you money. But have hotel rewards been flying under your radar? ksltv.com/ksl-investig...

People are spending less on individual gifts but they're chipping in more for group gifts With the cost of nearly everything going up over the past few years, people have been cutting back on their gift giving as individuals. But they're chipping in more money towards group gifts.

People are trimming individual gift budgets but pooling cash for group gifts, adapting to rising costs by sharing expenses more collaboratively. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social

Scam Jam: Utahns Gathered to Learn to Spot the Most Common Scams Thank you to everyone who came and made this event a success!

I participated in this last week. Lots of good info about avoiding scams from experts ... and me. local.aarp.org/news/scam-ja... @aarp.org

From my colleague Shelby Lofton:

Studio owner says landlord's renovations is killing her business What rights do retail business owners have when their landlord's renovation causes them to lose business?

Landlord’s “renovation” leaves Salt Lake photo studio overexposed, and owner stuck developing losses under her lease. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...